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joual

[ zhoo-al, -ahl ]

noun

  1. any of the nonstandard dialects of Canadian French, characterized by deviations from the standard phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, and often containing many borrowings from English.

joual

/ ʒwɑːl /

noun

  1. nonstandard Canadian French dialect, esp as associated with ill-educated speakers

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Word History and Origins

Origin of joual1

1960–65; representing a non-standard pronunciation of French cheval horse

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Word History and Origins

Origin of joual1

from the pronunciation in this dialect of French cheval horse

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